Catch up on information you might have missed during the week.
This week's programme features:
1.  Find out more the new publication “Beyond the Beach-Conversations on the Blue Economy” 
2. Entrepreneur Rachel Clement talks about the benefits of being part of a co-operative
3. Barbadians advised to pay attention to weather reports during the hurricane season
4. A national survey on vulnerable persons will take place until July 19
This Week’s In Case You Missed It Opportunities – June 26 - July 2:
- The Christ Church Foundation School Continuing Education Programme will offer several subjects during the academic year 2025-2026
To download a copy of these opportunities, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/in-case-you-missed-it-june-26-july-2-2025/

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | JUNE 26 - JULY 2, 2025

Minister of Agriculture, Food and Nutritional Security, Indar Weir explains the benefits of the Dukes Agri-Industrial Park and the Barbados Institute of Food and Agriculture. Minister Weir explains how Barbados is putting systems in place to secure food supply and grow the agricultural economy.

BUILDING FARMING OF THE FUTURE PART 2

Is vaping safe? Discover the answer as Jennifer Baptiste of the National Council on Substance Abuse provides us with the details.

BEHIND THE CLOUD - THE RISKS OF VAPING

Catch up on information you might have missed during the week.
This week's programme features:

1.	Jus ‘Ah Conversation Podcast 

This week In Case You Missed It Opportunities – (July 2 - 8):

- Vacancies at the Challenor Creative Arts and Training Centre 
- Vacancies in the public school system 
- Teaching vacancies at Lester Vaughan School
- Tender for the National Housing Corporation – visit https://gov-bb.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities for the requirements. 
- A reminder to security guards, investigators, and agencies:  Make sure your licenses are up to date before accepting work! For more information on licensing information, email paul.morris@barbados.gov.bb or call 535-5467.
- Sign up with CooperaNet, the OAS' online platform for development support. Visit oas.org/cooperanet. Applications are open all year!

To download a copy of these opportunities, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/in-case-you-missed-it-july-2-8-2025/



IN CASE YOU MISSED IT JULY 2 - 8 (2025)

Catch up on information you might have missed during the week.
This week's programme features:

1.	Energy Scholarship - https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7343354330919366656 

2.	The Ministry of Health and Wellness’ Mobile Clinic is bringing free health checks to St. Philip. Here’s when and where you can find it:
Friday, July 18 – Bayleys Hard Court
Wednesday, July 23 – Church Village Hard Court
Saturday, July 26 – Shrewsbury Methodist Church in Wellhouse
The clinic will be open from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. each day.

3.	Historic mosques of Bridgetown

4.	Mural inspired by the book Bengal to Barbados by Sabir Nakhuda.



IN CASE YOU MISSED IT | JULY 9 - 15 (2025)

Selwyn Brooks, Consultant at the Department of Emergency Management, explains why a family emergency plan is essential during a disaster. 

SAFETY STARTS AT HOME

In this programme, Chief Fisheries Officer, Dr. Shelly-Ann Cox, speaks about key aspects of the Seafood Markets and Businesses Act and the Sustainable Fisheries Management and Development Act.

Together, these two pieces of legislation mark a major shift, putting sustainability, food safety, and transparency at the heart of Barbados’ fisheries sector.

INSIDER'S REPORT | HOOKED ON THE FUTURE | PART 2

Catch up on information you might have missed during the week.

This week's programme features:
1.	Upcoming roadworks at Windsor, Lower Grey, Groves and Sweet Vale 

This week In Case You Missed It Opportunities – (July 16 - 22):
-	The Barbados Employment and Career Counselling Service recruitment (visit @molbarbados246 on Instagram and @molbarbados on Facebook)
-	Teaching vacancies at St Leonard’s Boys, Graydon Sealy, The Lodge School, Frederick Smith Secondary (see attached)

To download a copy of these opportunities, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/in-case-you-missed-it-july-16-22-2025/ 


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT JULY 16 - 22 (2025)

Catch up on information you might have missed during the week.
This week's programme features:

1.	Littering causes flooding
2.	In Focus series episode 4 | Storm Season: How the Country Responds When Hurricanes or Disaster Strike. Go to https://www.youtube.com/live/6-Lz0yHtQB8?si=X1ncaivDr9sa3iUh to view.
3.	Mobile Clinic
4.	Food safety

This week In Case You Missed It Opportunities – (July 23 - 29):
-	Teaching vacancies (see attached)

To download a copy of these opportunities, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/in-case-you-missed-it-july-23-29-2025/ 


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT JULY 23 - 29 (2025)

Catch up on information you might have missed during the week.

This week's programme features:
•	Hand Hygiene Matters: A reminder to wash your hands properly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds to help stop the spread of illness.

•	Transport Overhaul Ahead: Government to roll out a new mass transit framework with more electric buses and better PSV oversight.

This week In Case You Missed It Opportunities – (July 30 – August 5):

VACANCIES: 
•	Barbados Living Laboratory is seeking to fill the following roles: CEO, Senior Scientific Officer, and Administrative Assistant. Apply by August 15. 

•	Public teaching vacancies available in Music, Electronics and more! Details available 

TENDER OPPORTUNITIES: 
•	The Ministry of Environment and National Beautification, Green and Blue Economy, is inviting tenders for the construction of a Boat Park at Consett Bay, St. John.  Visit https://gov-bb.bonfirehub.com/portal/?tab=openOpportunities for complete details.

GENERAL NOTICE: 
•	The Barbados National Standards Institute invites you to have a say on Engineering Standards! Review and comment on the draft CARICOM standard for engineering services by September 12.   

For more information, email: jonathan.platt@barbados.gov.bb, or call 426-3870.

To download a copy of these opportunities, go to https://gisbarbados.gov.bb/download/in-case-you-missed-it-july-30-august-5-2025/


IN CASE YOU MISSED IT JULY 30 – AUGUST 5 (2025)

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